DARUSSALAM TORONTO

What DARUSSALAM TORONTO does

Darussalam Canada (operating under the name DARUSSALAM TORONTO) is a Mississauga, Ontario-based retailer of authentic Islamic books, Qurans, educational resources, modest clothing, fragrances, and lifestyle products, operating as both an e-commerce storefront at darussalamcanada.com and a physical retail store at 4181 Sladeview Crescent, Unit 39 that is open seven days a week. The company functions as an authorized distributor for at least fifteen Islamic publishers including Darussalam Publishers, Kube Publishing, Learning Roots, The Islamic Foundation, Desi Doll Company, Weekend Learning, GoodWord, King Fahad Printing Press, Ta-Ha Publishers, and Furqan Institute, providing North American Muslim consumers, schools, madrasas, and masjids access to curated English, Arabic, and Urdu religious literature covering Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah, and Islamic sciences.

The underlying technology stack is built on a WordPress/WooCommerce e-commerce platform with Clover inventory management integration synchronizing online catalog availability with physical store stock in real time. Payment processing is handled by PayPal and shipping logistics are managed through the Clickship partner across Canada, the USA, and worldwide destinations. In 2024 the company extended its product surface into digital with the Tajweed Made Easy mobile application for iOS and Android, providing interactive Quranic tajweed learning with audio and visual guidance. The catalog spans Mushaf editions, translations and tafseer, separate para sets, digital and audio Quran, books across eight subject categories, education and curriculum, kids' activity books and toys, modest clothing for men and women, prayer mats and home decor, Hajj and Umrah supplies, fragrances and bakhoor, and gift sets, with individual SKUs priced between approximately $2 and $220.

The revenue model is direct-to-consumer retail of physical and digital products through a single physical storefront plus e-commerce, with pay-as-you-go unit pricing and a tiered bulk discount program offering up to 10% off for institutional purchases by Islamic schools, madrasas, and masjids. Pricing is displayed in both CAD and USD currencies to facilitate cross-border purchases. Marketing channels are limited to organic social media on Facebook and Instagram and WhatsApp-based customer communication. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment, no institutional ownership signals, and no public revenue, headcount, or management team information available in the source material.

Name

DARUSSALAM TORONTO

Legal name

Darussalam Canada

Website

https://darussalamcanada.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Darussalam Canada is an authorized Islamic retail distributor operating an e-commerce platform and physical store in Mississauga, Ontario, selling books, Qurans, modest clothing, fragrances, and lifestyle products to Muslim consumers, schools, and masjids across Canada, the USA, and worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Religious Bookstore & Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940), Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses (5961)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious & Specialty Publishing Distribution (CRAOALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE), Modest & Religious Apparel Retail (CRAAABAK)

Keywords

• Islamic bookstore
• Quran and hadith
• Islamic educational supplies
• Modest clothing retail
• Islamic curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Retail sale of Islamic books, Quran, educational materials, kids toys, clothing, prayer items, fragrances, Hajj & Umrah supplies through online storefront and physical retail store. Products are sold at fixed prices in CAD and USD currencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Authorized distributor and retailer of Islamic literature, Qurans, Islamic educational materials, modest clothing, fragrances, and lifestyle products targeting Muslim consumers across North America. Operates both an e-commerce storefront (WordPress/WooCommerce) and a physical retail location in Mississauga, Ontario. The company also offers bulk ordering programs for schools, masjids, and institutions, alongside the Tajweed Made Easy mobile learning application.

Product overview

Darussalam Canada is an online bookstore and physical retail store specializing in Contemporary and Traditional Islamic Literature, operating from Mississauga, Ontario with North American and worldwide shipping. The product portfolio consists primarily of physical Islamic literature and consumer goods organized into major categories: Quran products (Mushaf editions, translations, tajweed learning), Islamic Books (covering Aqeedah, Hadith, Seerah, Fiqh, History, Family, Self-Help, Science), Educational Curriculum and Children's Materials, Islamic Clothing (modest wear for men and women), Prayer & Home essentials, Hajj & Umrah supplies, Fragrances (attars, bakhoor), and Islamic Gifts. Key product lines include Quranic learning resources like Noorani Qaidah and Tajweed Made Easy mobile app, hadith collections and infographics, prophet story activity books for children, the Golden Advice Series, Islamic jurisprudence texts, and traditional fragrances. The store serves as an authorized distributor for multiple Islamic publishers including Darussalam Publishers, Learning Roots, Kube Publishing, The Islamic Foundation, GoodWord, Weekend Learning, Desi Doll Company, and others. The business operates both as an e-commerce platform and physical store open 7 days a week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Islamic Books and Literature

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Darussalam PublisherscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Darussalam Publishers products. Company holds official certified distributor status for Darussalam INT'L CO. products as evidenced by official distribution contract certificate.
• Kube PublishingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Kube Publishing Islamic books and educational materials.
• Learning RootscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Learning Roots Islamic educational materials and children's books.
• The Islamic FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of The Islamic Foundation (IIPH Bookstore) publications.
• Desi Doll CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Desi Doll Company Islamic dolls and children's educational toys.
• Weekend LearningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Weekend Learning Islamic studies curriculum and educational materials.
• GoodWordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of GoodWord Arabic learning and Islamic educational books.
• Dakwah CornercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Dakwah Corner Islamic publications.
• The Quran AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of The Quran Academy Islamic educational materials and coloring books.
• King Fahad Printing PresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of King Fahad Printing Press Mushaf Al Madinah and Quran editions.
• Quran TracecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Quran Trace calligraphy and Quran learning workbooks.
• Ta-Ha PublisherscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Ta-Ha Publishers Islamic books and self-help materials.
• Furqan Institute of Quranic EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Furqan Institute Clear Quran series for kids.
• Wudu GearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Wudu Gear wudu socks and hygiene products.
• Idify PublishingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Idify Publishing Islamic materials.
• ClickshipcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLogistics and shipping partner managing North American and worldwide delivery. Ensures fast and efficient service across Canada and USA.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure payment processing partner handling all online transactions on the e-commerce platform.
• ClovercoreTechnology or IntegrationInventory management system synchronizing digital catalog with physical store for accurate stock availability.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weekend Learning: Publisher of Islamic studies curriculum used by many North American full-time Islamic schools. Darussalam Canada is an authorized distributor; both serve the same Islamic school and homeschool segments with structured curriculum materials.
• Kube Publishing: UK-based Islamic publisher whose children's books (e.g., Hadith Infographics, Wrestling Against Anger) are distributed by Darussalam Canada. Overlaps directly in product categories — children's Islamic activity books and educational titles — and serves the same Muslim family and school segments.
• East Essence: US-based online retailer of Islamic and modest clothing for men, women, and children. Directly comparable product category (modest apparel) targeting the same North American Muslim consumer base via e-commerce.
• Modanisa: Large e-commerce platform specializing in modest fashion, including hijab and abaya. Overlaps with Darussalam Canada's Women's Modest Wear category and competes for the same modest-dressing Muslim female customer across North America and globally.
• The Islamic Foundation: UK-based Islamic publisher (IIPH) of children's educational books covering prophets, prayer, and Hajj, distributed by Darussalam Canada. Comparable in targeting Muslim families and Islamic schools with English-language Islamic education content.
• Goodword Books: Islamic publisher of Arabic learning and educational titles that Darussalam Canada distributes. Competes for the same institutional (school/masjid) and family customers seeking authentic Islamic educational content in English.
• Darussalam Publishers: The parent publishing brand whose products Darussalam Canada is the certified authorized distributor for in Canada. Operates the global Darussalam retail and publishing network selling the same Islamic literature categories and represents the closest comparable in product and brand.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Global e-commerce incumbent that lists many of the same Islamic books, modest apparel, prayer mats, and fragrances. While not a niche specialist, it competes head-on for the same Muslim consumer purchases and sets price-anchor expectations.

Emerging players

• Sound Knowledge: Smaller online Islamic bookstore offering English Islamic books and audio, partially overlapping with Darussalam Canada's books segment though narrower in catalog and category breadth.

Others

• Halal Gems: Online retailer of Islamic gifts, books, and modest lifestyle accessories (similar gift sets/hampers, fragrances, and home decor categories). Adjacent rather than head-to-head, but competes for the same Muslim gift-giving occasions and lifestyle wallet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/darussalamcanadaofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/darussalamcanadaofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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